Roswell, NM - Quality Processing Lab Tech

Leprino Foods Company•Roswell, NM

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Leprino, a global leader in the dairy food and ingredient industry, is seeking a Quality Processing Lab Tech to join their team in Roswell, NM. Leprino is the world's largest supplier of mozzarella cheese and a major producer of premium dairy nutrition ingredients, serving global customers including large food companies, restaurant chains, and distributors. The Processing Lab Technician must possess strong mathematical and computer skills, including proficiency in programs like Cyberdocs, SAP, Flex QM, Flex Quality Alerts, MES, Excel, and Word. The role requires the ability to read, write, and comprehend procedures, and to communicate effectively with various production departments such as Warehouse, Processing, Cheese, and Whey. The incumbent must be able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. The Quality Laboratory Technician is responsible for maintaining production files and generating reports. This position requires maintaining a clean environment, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), understanding Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and knowing Critical Control Points (CCPs) related to Food Safety and USDA regulations. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Ability to perform essential job functions safely.
Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
Must be able to work Sunday - Saturday, off-shifts, weekends, holidays, and required overtime to support a 24 hour/7 day operation.
Must be able to work a minimum of 8.5 hours.
Demonstrated ability to complete work assignments with high degree of accuracy.
Ability to troubleshoot minor mechanical problems.
Ability to interface with equipment and computers.
Must be able to read and comprehend procedures which direct the position’s assignments.
Must be able to perform basic mathematical functions.
Must be able to understand and comply with all food safety, USDA, PPE, SOP, GMP, FSMA regulations and requirements.
Good communication skills.
Able to read, write, and speak the English language.
Able to read, write, and perform intermediate mathematical calculations.
Must be able to maintain accurate records.
Good time management skills.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Able to interpret data and make necessary decisions.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 55 pounds.
Bending, squatting, reaching, and climbing up stairs/ladders are required throughout the shift.
Standing and walking are required throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

Skilled at different computer programs such as Cyberdocs, SAP, Flex QM; Flex Quality Alerts; MES; Excel and Word, etc.
Prefer previous manufacturing experience in the food industry.

Responsibilities

Maintain instrumentation, cross-checks, and sample programs to assure test integrity and consistency in all test aspects.
Perform routine testing and control programs to monitor equipment and procedures to verify function/accuracy and alert appropriate personnel to discrepancies.
Obtain various in-process samples of finished cheese, processed cheese, ingredients, milk and cheese for chemical analysis. Be able to prepare samples for shipping and/or test as required.
Perform necessary quality checks during processing to include evaluation of input quality, output quality, magnets, metal detectors, liquid app checks, packaging integrity, weights, dimension checks, cheese melt tests, compaction tests, fines/oversize tests, etc.
Understand the process of and perform cheese grading of bulk cheese.
Understand the process of and be able to sample for bacti testing.
Interact/communication with production and warehouse personnel for samples or results.
Generate and enter into Real Time all input set information, monitor all input products, and correctly account for all production usage.
Perform other duties as assigned by working foreperson or supervisor.